Paleontologist – On Call

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Conduct paleontological fieldwork across the Western United States.

• Deliver taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils at the genus or species level.

• Execute and assist in field monitoring operations.

• Draft strong, clear technical reports.

• Engage in research and manage data effectively.

• Oversee the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Travel within the Western US for project-specific fieldwork.

• Collaborate with crew members, supervisors, clients, and the U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team.

• Contribute to AECOM’s global technical practice network.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or a related field such as geology or biology.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency through experience and/or education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical reporting.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in line with company policy.

• US Citizenship is required.

• Experience in paleontological fieldwork specifically within the Western US.

• Capacity to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus or species level.

• Proficiency in field monitoring operations.

• Excellent writing, research, and data management skills.

• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout the Western US.

• Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Paleontology or a related field such as geology or biology.

• Preferred: Over 4 years of relevant paleontology experience.

• Strong familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

• Knowledge of the regional geology of the Western U.S.

• Ability to lead the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficient in reading topographic, geological, and project maps.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.

• Capability to walk/trek over uneven terrain and long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Freedom to Grow initiative.

• Opportunities for global technical practice networking and collaboration.